Six years ago it all began
Sleep-canceling pain in my right knee
No stranger to old-age infirmity
I sought help
I’d only been in town a month
Few physicians on my speed dial yet
An orthopedist seemed a likely choice
My son steered me to one who treated him
The doctor listened to my tale
Proclaimed the problem not my knee at all
Inflamed nerve from spine was sparking pain
His diagnosis was sciatica.
Prescription a dose-pak of pills
Worked like a charm and I could sleep again
My new internist said he has sciatica as well
Calls it a speed bump when pain slows him down
I’ve traveled freely ever since
Until a speed bump’s bad pain road-blocked me
I called my internist to prescribe
Same meds did the trick again.
And here is the part that I love best
The medicine’s generic and so old
It only costs $1.99
Aging has its benefits
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I do like a happy ending. Well done 🙂
Thanks, Bill. I don’t think a downer works either.
Absolutely, only positive strokes allowed.
Especially now! Nice to meet a soul mate.
So happy you have affordable relief!!
Oh, yes. I am grateful.
I’m glad that this problem was easily solvable Ina and that you’re fighting fit once again.
Thanks, Andrea. It is truly amazing. I even feel stronger without pain.
Glad you’re all better 🙏
Thanks, Heath. 🙂